During a search organized by police in a massive as part of an investigation of an explosive and weapons storage case, an unknown object detonated and injured one of the officers.

State Police reports that yesterday, during a criminal investigation in Riga, capital area and Tukums, a total of twelve searches were performed in places believed to house illegal firearms and explosives.

During one of the searches, a police officer was injured. He has been hospitalized, and his injuries are not life-threatening.

A separate investigation has been launched to determine what happened.